Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

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Longtime local anchorwoman Karen Grace, a San Antonio native and Taft High graduate, joined KENS in 2005.

Longtime local anchorwoman Karen Grace, a San Antonio native and Taft High graduate, joined KENS in 2005.

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Former KENS anchor Karen Grace was known for her glamorous style on and off the air.

Former KENS anchor Karen Grace was known for her glamorous style on and off the air.

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In San Antonio, there have been numerous television and radio exits of late. Click through the slideshow for the faces who were cut, left or embraced new opportunities.

In San Antonio, there have been numerous television and radio exits of late.Click through the slideshow for the faces who were cut, left or embraced new opportunities.

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After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero left her chief KENS-TV anchorwoman gig in late November to spend more time with family and other passions such as fitness and bodybuilding.

After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero left her chief KENS-TV anchorwoman gig in late November to spend more time with family and other passions such as fitness and bodybuilding.

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Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

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Albert Flores, 63, retired in January. He said he embraces the better hours and free weekends but said he will miss the people at News 4.

Albert Flores, 63, retired in January. He said he embraces the better hours and free weekends but said he will miss the people at News 4.

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Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

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Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

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Former KSAT weathercaster Katie Vossler said she’s over the moon about her new job as morning meteorologist on KLTV in her family's neck of the woods, East Texas.

Former KSAT weathercaster Katie Vossler said she’s over the moon about her new job as morning meteorologist on KLTV in her family's neck of the woods, East Texas.

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Prominent KENS reporter MaryAnn Martinez exited her station of two years for a TV job in the second largest market in the country: Los Angeles. She's reporting for Fox affiliate KTTV.

Prominent KENS reporter MaryAnn Martinez exited her station of two years for a TV job in the second largest market in the country: Los Angeles. She's reporting for Fox affiliate KTTV.

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Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.

Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.

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Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”

Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”

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Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.

Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.

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Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.

Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.

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Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.

Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.

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Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.

Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.

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Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.

Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.

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Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.

Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.

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Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015

Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015

Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.

Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.

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In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.

In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.

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Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.

Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.

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April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI

April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI

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Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.

Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.

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Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.

Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.

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Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.

Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.

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San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously worked at KSAT-TV as an on-air reporter.

San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously

Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.

Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.

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The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.

The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.

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KENS-TV anchor Karen Grace resigns

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KENS-TV anchorwoman Karen Grace, a station vet of 12 years, says she has resigned.

“KENS accepted my resignation as of December 23,” Grace wrote today in a private Facebook message. “(A) new chapter begins in 2018. Thank you to all my loyal viewers, friends and family. I appreciate all the supportive emails and messages during my ongoing medical leave.”

Facebook page posts indicated Grace was spending the holidays in Trinidad and Tobago with her godson.

Grace’s latest message came two months after the anchor first indicated she had taken a leave. Back then, she said she wouldn’t elaborate “for privacy sake,” but added: “KENS has been informed of my doctors orders.”

Cury declined to comment at that time. “Respectfully, it is our policy that we do not comment publicly on internal personnel matters,” he wrote in an email.